startadresse

Startadresse is a term used to denote the address from which something begins. The concept is applied in different domains, all referring to the initial location or starting point, whether in computing, navigation, or data management.

In computing, the startadresse usually refers to the first memory address of a program or a code segment—the entry point where execution begins. In practice, a loader or runtime startup code transfers control to this address. In many executable formats (such as ELF, PE, or Mach-O), the linker assigns a designated entry point, which marks the startadresse of the program. The term may also be used more generally for the base address of a memory block or data structure from which addresses are calculated.

In routing and navigation, the startadresse is the origin point of a journey or route. It is the location from which a route planning system begins calculating paths to a destination. Distinguishing startadresse from the destination is essential for travel planning, logistics, and mapping applications.

In data management and programming, the startadresse can refer to the base address of an array or allocated memory region. Pointer arithmetic commonly uses the startadresse as the reference point for accessing elements. Different languages and systems define startaddress behavior through memory models and allocation routines.

Overall, startadresse is a context-dependent concept signifying the initial address that marks where access or execution begins. See also memory address, entry point, and route starting point for related ideas.